Our School

Building On Individual Strengths And Interests

Linwood’s nonpublic school program offers functional education and vocational and residential services for students with autism and related developmental disabilities. Our instructional program is based on the Maryland State Curriculum and the Howard County Functional Academics and Life Skills Guide.

Subject areas include:

Language arts
Mathematics
Science
Social studies
Motor development
Personal management
Functional academics
Critical life skills
Language and communication skills
Social skills
Vocational training
Fine and gross motor skills and
Development of leisure and recreation skills.

The cornerstone of the teaching process at Linwood is identifying each student’s strengths and interests. Teachers plan activities that build on this foundation, using strategies that include Positive Behavioral Supports and reducing unwanted behaviors while teaching alternate desirable behaviors.